Palo Verde Volunteer Fire Department

Palo Verde Volunteer Fire Department Palo Verde Volunteer Fire Department serves their community through Wildland Firefighting and Emergen

08/12/2025

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MEDICAL VOLUNTERS; Our first Medical Meet-up of 2025 will be Tuesday, March 11th, 2:30 pm – 5pm at the Firehall. We will...
03/10/2025

MEDICAL VOLUNTERS;
Our first Medical Meet-up of 2025 will be Tuesday, March 11th, 2:30 pm – 5pm at the Firehall.

We will be focusing on basic skills and reviewing for our re-certification training. We hope you are able to make it by and train! Let’s dust off some skills.

“Don’t train until you get it right- train until you can’t get it wrong”

12/05/2024

Precautions: After an Earthquake
Check for Injuries
• If a person is bleeding, put direct pressure on the wound. Use clean gauze or cloth, if available.
• If a person is not breathing, immediately call 911. If you can, perform CPR.
• Seek medical help for other serious injuries.
• Do not attempt to move a person who is seriously injured unless there is an immediate danger of further injury.
• Cover injured persons with blankets to keep them warm.
Check for Hazards
• Fires: If safe to do so, immediately extinguish a fire.Otherwise, call 911.
• Gas leaks: If you suspect a gas leak or smell natural gas (rotten eggs), shut off the main gas valve. Note: Once you turn off the
gas, do not turn it back on yourself. Wait for the gas utility company to check for leaks and have the company restore your service.
• Damaged electrical wiring: Shut off your power at the control box.
• Downed or damaged utility lines: Do not touch downed power lines or any objects in contact with them. Contact the local electric utility company.
• Spills: If you can do so safely, clean up any spilled medications or spills of other potentially harmful materials such as bleach, lye,or gasoline.
• Downed or damaged chimneys: Approach chimneys with caution; they may be weakened and could topple during aftershocks. Do not use a fireplace with a damaged chimney;
the damage could cause a fire or leak toxic fumes into the home.
• Broken glass: To avoid injuries, be sure to wear sturdy shoes.
• Fallen objects: Look for objects that have fallen, being careful as you check closets and cupboards for objects that still might fall.

Check this PDF for more information: Homeowner Guide for Earthquake Safety.

11/24/2024

GIVING THANKS AND UPDATES FROM THE PVVFD BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Annual Meeting and Community Gathering on October 19th was well attended.
Thanks to Myles Moscato for sharing his new film and to the volunteers who helped with food, drinks, and set up.
Thanks to all the community members who attended and donated at the event.
Thanks to those who replied to the annual letter with donations.

The PVVFD Board of Directors for 2025 are as follows.
President: John Wilhelm
Vice President: Manuel Carreras
Treasurer: Charlene Khan
Secretary: Nadine Chapdelaine
Facilities: Matt Stempson & Walker Wise
Chief Medical Officer: Alice Crowley
Public Information Officer: Megan Walsh

The PVVFD Board would like to thank Chistoph Fisher for 12 years of dedicated service as our Fire Chief!
We welcome Chad Gonsalves as our new Fire Chief as of January 2025.

“Protecting ourselves from ourselves.”November's MEDICAL training will be held in the morning this coming Wednesday; Nov...
11/04/2024

“Protecting ourselves from ourselves.”

November's MEDICAL training will be held in the morning this coming Wednesday; November 6th, 10am -12:30pm.

This month we will examine respiratory distress and apply some new scenarios, integrating equipment where appropriate and exploring when respiratory emergencies become even more of an emergency. We will be supporting your comfort and practice of patient care hand-offs to higher level of care, and as always questions are welcome.

We are hopeful and greatful for volunteers who will participate in trainings; and happy to share experience and have you all feeling more prepared for family, friends and community in their moments of greatest need.

“Don’t train until you get it right, train until you can’t get it wrong”

***Protecting ourselves from ourselves***OCTOBER PVVFD MEDICAL TRAINING is set for the SECOND Wednesday; October 9th, 11...
10/01/2024

***Protecting ourselves from ourselves***
OCTOBER PVVFD MEDICAL TRAINING
is set for the SECOND Wednesday;
October 9th, 11:00-1:30pm.
Volunteers on roster will receive an email within the next few days.

We will review new scenarios and as always integrate truck, equipment and patient care including hand offs to higher level of care.

“Train not until you get it right, but until you can’t get it wrong”

Looking forward to all willing volunteers to participate; see you soon!

09/25/2024

UPDATE 8:04pm (from Lauren Schmitt at KMUD News)- CalFire Battalion Chief Jeremy Ward stated that crews made good progress and there is no longer a threat of spread to the vegetation. He stated that crews will remain on scene for heavy mop up

Initial Post- 6:25pm September 24th
Call out for another Fire. PVVFD responding as well as other agencies.

Location is near Noble Butte on the Hanson Ranch.

Please stay out of the area and off the roads to allow for Emergency Vehicles to access.

09/24/2024

Another smoke column today. In the same area as last night. Island Mountain Road and E Road.

11:27am page out. Airattack and vehicles onsite. More on the way.

Please be aware of emergency vehicles on the road and stay off the road if possible.

09/24/2024

Wildland Fire in progress in the woods at Island Mountain Road and E Road (also known as Chamise Loop road).

Emergency vehicles on scene and enroute.

Please stay out of the area for emergency vehicles to access.

July PVVFD medical training - Wednesday - July 10. 11am-2pmThis month we will concentrate on new scenarios, practicing s...
07/05/2024

July PVVFD medical training - Wednesday - July 10. 11am-2pm

This month we will concentrate on new scenarios, practicing surprise dynamics and probable sets of conditions that can help us practice until we can't get it wrong.

Anyone in the department - whether medically trained or not - can come and train with us. There’s always something to be done at an incident scene. Come with any questions or topics that you would like to learn more about.

"SAVING OURSELVES FROM OURSELVES"
Alice Crowley- PVVFD Medical Officer & California Paramedic.

It’s June! Our medical training will be the Wednesday June 5th from 10am until 1pm at the PVVFD. Ready, Set, Go! This m...
06/02/2024

It’s June! Our medical training will be the Wednesday June 5th from 10am until 1pm at the PVVFD.

Ready, Set, Go! This month we are going to focus on drills- hands on the truck, the gear, and clarity about what is needed and when.

“Dont practice until you get it right, practice until you can’t get it wrong”

"PROTECTING OURSELVES FROM OURSELVES"

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2928 Island Mountain Road
Garberville, CA
95542

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